Practice solving for unknowns using similarity

• Triangle Sum Theorem

• Corresponding Angle Postulate

• Reflexive Property

• Embedded Triangles Property

What is a possible equation for solving for y?

• y = 48

Which triangles are similar?

Should select 3.

• ∆TUS

• ∆RUT

• ∆SUT

• ∆RTS

What is a possible equation for solving for x?

Find the height of the tree. (a)  

• 15 ft
• 8 ft
• 12 ft
• 13 ft

What is the value of x?

Round to the nearest tenth

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

What is the similarity statement for the triangle pair?

• ΔXYZ~ΔNEW
• ΔXZY~ΔNWE
• ΔZYX~ΔENW
• ΔYZX~ΔNWE

If two figures are similar, the corresponding sides are ______________.

• equal
• congruent
• proportional
• none of these

What is the value of X?

• X=4
• X=6
• X=3
• X=2